Verizon Wireless is in talks with Apple to distribute a “media pad” device that would let users listen to music, view photos, watch high-definition videos and make calls over a Wi-Fi connection.Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple’s new device is similar to Amazon’s Kindle electronic reader, but smaller in size with a larger touch screen. Earlier this month, the Basking Ridge, N.J.-based carrier said it was looking at entering the electronic-book market, possibly focusing on areas Amazon’s Kindle neglects, such as college textbooks. Discussions between...

rendering of it has just appeared over at HTCpedia, and, if this is indeed what the handset looks like, then HTC did a fine job designing it. Sure, there’s nothing spectacular about its look. But then again, many phones with a simple design are considered beautiful – take Apple’s iPhone for example.

The Apple iPhone has been rumored for over 4 years now but the waiting is over. Announced January 9, 2007 at the Mac World Expo, the iPhone is a cell phone, mobile web browser and iPod music player in one. The iPhone offers a unique touch screen design and measures less than an inch thick. Other features of note include a 3.5-inch wide touchscreen display, a 2 megapixel camera, a 8GB or 16GB harddrive, Bluetooth 2.0, iTunes music player, WiFi, Quandband GSM + EDGE high-speed data, Mac OSX operating system and push email support.

The highly anticipated 2.0 iPhone brings a mixed bag of improvements and omissions. First the good stuff. The new iPhone 3G comes with a $300.00 price drop, 3G speeds, real GPS, all wrapped up in a form factor Apple fans have come to love. The new iPhone now supports Microsoft Outlook Exchange, making it a potentially formidable contender for what has long been RIM’s home turf. Additional features that will show up at launch or soon after include iWork document support, the ability to view Powerpoint attachments, bulk move and delete and other less important...

The South Korean government has forced the U.S. computer giant Apple to recall the first generation iPod nano over concerns that the battery can overheat, leading to fires. Over the past five years, there have been 46 instances where batteries overheated or exploded, according to government statistics. For your info, the first generation iPod nano’s battery is a lithium-ion version, which is the same kind in your cellphone right now.

PDO’s TopSkin silicone case for iPhone covers the power, volume, and home buttons of your precious Apple iPhone, while leaving openings for the camera, vibrate switch, speakers, and microphone, and the screen. The Dock Connector and headphone jack are covered, but can be opened for use. The case also features 360 degree rotating belt clip, and micro texture grip on all four sides of the case. Available in black, blue, pink, and ghost white, the PDO TopSkin for iPhone retails for $19.99.

Kensington has unveiled its latest FM transmitters for the Apple iPod. Known as the LiquidFM and LiquidFM Deluxe, these iPod accessories feature ClearFM technology, the ability to charge the iPod while it plays, three station presets for instant tuning to any FM station, an on/off switch to avoid car battery drain, and an enhanced custom digital LCD screen for easier viewing. The LiquidFM Deluxe adopts QuickSeek technology to quickly find the clearest station, and the ability to display song and artist information on your car stereo using RDS technology. The...

Check out the new iPhone-esque Apple iPod touch. It’s Wi-Fi capable, comes with Safari browser, YouTube, and the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. The 16 GB iPod touch is now available for $399.

pple announced the 6th generation iPod “classic”, which comes in 80GB and 160GB capacities, with 30 hours of battery for audio playback, 6 hours of video on the 80GB version, and 40 hours / 7 hours for the 160GB unit. The iPod Classic is available in 80GB ($249) or 160GB ($349) versions.

Apple previously introduced a RED version of the iPod Nano. Each sale of the Special Edition iPod Nano donates $10 to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.